1148 Owen Place NE

Ward 5 4 units Built c. 1929 Map ↗ Nearby buildings → Listed ownerDereje Mesfin
52
Open violations
$61,183
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Violations

12-G DCMR § 305.3
Failure to correct cracked or loose plaster, holes, decayed wood, water damage and/or other defective surface conditions
avg $536 10×
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Show details · 10 occurrences · $5,355 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06049 Living room Interior
Jun 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06049 Sleeping Room Interior
Feb 11, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Living room Interior
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Jan 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Common hallway Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Bathroom Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Cooking room Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Entire Unit Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Entrance foyer Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $524 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Utility Closet Interior
Feb 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
IPMC § 304.13
Failure to maintain windows, skylights, door or frame in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
avg $554 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $1,662 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06049 Security door Exterior
Feb 11, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Exterior
Jan 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Enclosed Porch Interior
IPMC § 702.3
Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort
avg $2,168 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $6,503 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06049 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Jan 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
Feb 18, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
12-G DCMR § 305.4
Failure to maintain stairs and/or other walking surfaces in sound condition, good repair and free from hazardous conditions
avg $1,107 3×
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Show details · 3 occurrences · $3,321 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Cooking room Interior
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Hallway Interior
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Living room Interior
12-G DCMR § 102.5
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code in a workmanlike manner
avg $1,047 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,094 in fines
Dec 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Bathroom Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Cooking room Interior
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IPMC § 701.2
Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compliant fire safety facilities and equipment
avg $2,093 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,186 in fines
Dec 14, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Left Sleeping Room Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Sleeping Room Interior
IPMC § 402.3
Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of sanitary conditions, safe occupancy, and/or safe utilization of the space, appliances, equipment, and fixtures
avg $537 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $1,073 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Utility Closet Interior
Feb 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, spe
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Apartment Entrance Door Interior
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.2
Failure to install or maintain single- or multiple-station smoke alarms in Group I-1 and R occupancies, and dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate s
avg $2,214 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,428 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Hallway Interior
Jan 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Hallway Interior
12-G DCMR § 310.2
Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or a building which has an attached garage
avg $2,154 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $4,307 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Hallway Interior
Dec 14, 2020 $2,093 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Hallway Interior
IPMC § 305.1
Failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition
avg $1,107 2×
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Show details · 2 occurrences · $2,214 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06049 Entire Unit Interior
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.2
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and readily accessible
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Feb 18, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
12-G DCMR § 702.6
Failure to have a means of egress indicated with approved “Exit” signs as required by the Building Code
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Feb 18, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
12-G DCMR § 304.3
Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with the requirements of 12-A DCMR § 118
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $104 in fines
Feb 18, 2019 $104 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
IPMC § 302.3
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar area in proper state of repair
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $519 in fines
Feb 18, 2019 $519 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
12-G DCMR § 102.2
Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devices or safeguards required by the Property Maintenance Code or previous regulation or code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,075 in fines
Feb 18, 2019 $2,075 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
IPMC § 601.2
Failure by owner to provide or maintain the required mechanical and electrical facilities
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
failure of owner to take proper precautions to prevent insect re-infestation after insect extermination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 307.1
Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than three risers
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,047 in fines
Dec 14, 2020 $1,047 CAP 21ENF-HOUS-01644 Exterior Rear Entrance Door Exterior
IPMC § 304.12
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manner, good condition and/ or capable of supporting normally imposed loads
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,037 in fines
Feb 18, 2019 $1,037 CAP 19UNIT-INS-001216
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jan 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Common hallway 1
12-G DCMR § 602.2
Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies which are capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F20°C in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Jan 14, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 402.2
Failure to provide common areas and stairways with sufficient illumination
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $554 in fines
Jan 14, 2022 $554 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Common hallway 1st to 2nd Floor
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are found by approved processes
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jan 14, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-02178 Entire Unit Interior
IPMC § 601.2
Owner occupying or permitting another person to occupy the structure or premise where the required electrical and/or mechanical facilities are not properly maintained.
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Utility Closet Interior
IPMC § 304.18.1
Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbolt lock according to the manufacturer's specifications. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Apartment Rear Entrance Door Interior
IPMC § 403.4
Failure to provide proper exhaust system to remove injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Cooking room Interior
12-G DCMR § 704.1.3
Failure to have extinguishers of an approved type
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $2,214 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $2,214 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.5.1
Failure of owner to provide required extermination services where more than one sleeping or dwelling unit of a structure is infected with insects or rodents;
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Feb 11, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-03051 Entire Unit Interior
12-G DCMR § 309.1
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation
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Show details · 1 occurrence · $1,107 in fines
Jun 7, 2022 $1,107 CAP 22ENF-HOUS-06049 Entire Unit Interior

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